Episode 92: High Performance, Human Leadership with Michael Lin
“In Senior roles, communication doesn't get louder and more obvious. If anything, that skill becomes a lot more subtle and sometimes easier to overlook.”
Michael Lin, Actuary and Senior Leader.
Experienced actuary and senior leader Michael Lin shares his lessons on leadership.
In this interview, Michael shares:
The importance of helping your team to prioritise activities by focusing on the “big rocks”,
Why staying quiet as a senior leader can convey agreement rather than acceptance,
The value in hiring for capability, not for who's easiest to get along with,
The power of asking permission before giving feedback, and
His top tip for actuaries aspiring to leadership roles.
Michael is the Head of Group Product and Pricing at TAL. He became a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries Australia in 2015 and regularly leads industry initiatives on insurance in super and the changing landscape.
Michael is a strong believer in the Australian Superannuation system. With over 15 years in the insurance and superannuation industry, he is passionate about strengthening insurance outcomes for superannuation fund members, i.e. Australians from all walks of life.
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